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[MEET THE JURY 4] Get ready to meet our jury! We're excited to introduce the experienced investors who will be assessing the pitches of 20 EIC Fund companies on 13 November at the 𝗘𝗜𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝&𝗝 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 EuroQuity - Bpifrance.   ⭐ Stavriana A. Kofteros Founder, Partner at W11 Ventures. W11 Ventures is a boutique growth and innovation advisory and venture friend that scales startups, connects corporates with the innovation ecosystem, and fosters long-term partnerships for successful innovative businesses. With a proactive role in value creation and growth, W11 is a trusted strategic partner to scale companies in various sectors, particularly ICT and life sciences/health. Its unique 360 approach and expertise create competitive advantages and add value by interconnecting ecosystems and filling gaps.   ⭐ Jia-Yi H., Partner at Cathay Health. Cathay Health is the healthcare VC arm of Cathay Capital. We invest in venture and growth stage companies operating at the convergence of health, life science and tech to address large unmet medical needs.   ⭐ Ingrid Kelly Spillmann, Partner at xista science ventures. xista science ventures is an Austria-based investor in early stage academic deeptech and life science spinoffs and startups. ⭐ Linus Rieder serves as Principal at 415 Capital. 415 Capital is a specialist venture capital firm dedicated to investing in breakthrough and life-saving medical innovation. For over 25 years, the team has been providing exceptional entrepreneurs with capital, expertise, and market access. Want to be part of it? Make sure to reserve your spot. #HealthTech #biotech #medtech #eicAccelerator #EUeic #Healthcare #Investors

Italy's VC scene: Booming early-stage & attracting global players 📈 The venture capital scene in Italy is evolving, offering a promising future for early-stage startups. With over 100 VC firms, the ecosystem is maturing. Key Trends: ◾ Early-Stage Focus: Emphasis on pre-seed and seed funding. ◾ Larger Funds: 71% increase in average fund size in 2023. ◾ Global Reach: Growing presence of European and North American investors. ◾ ESG Importance: Rise in Environmental, Social, and Governance investments. ◾ Tech Boom: AI and deep tech sectors attract significant interest. ◾ Diversity Priority: VCs favor startups promoting diversity. ⏭ Unveiling the Power Players: We've featured some of the top VCs driving this growth in our latest article. Learn more about the "Top 10 Early Stage Venture Capital Firms in Italy: Fueling Innovation and Growth" - https://lnkd.in/gN998xXu Vento | Growth Engine, | Delirus Capital | Zanichelli Venture | 40Jemz Ventures | NextSTEP | The Techshop SGR | Lumen Ventures | Sensible Capital | Opes Italia Sicaf About Zefyron : Our platform offers a comprehensive database of 2M startups and 350K investors, streamlining connections and networking. Design impactful pitch decks, Valuate your business, manage portfolios, gain insights, host events, and track industry trends- all in one platform. 🔗 Explore Zefyron: bit.ly/Zefyron 🔗 Sign up for FREE: bit.ly/ZefyronFree #VC #Startups #investors #Italy #Innovation #Zefyron

NextSTEP is pleased to have been featured in Zefyron’s article, “Top 10 Early-Stage Venture Capital Firms in Italy.” The article highlights NexStep's commitment to supporting early-stage startups and fostering growth and innovation within the Italian venture capital landscape. Read the full article below. | #VCFunding | #CleanTechInvestments | #GrowthCapital | #CleanTech | #Sustainableinnovation | #NextStep |

KELES has been launched, according to investors in digital health David Buller and Laurent van Lerberghe. In order to close the gap between startup invention, international scalability, and global impact, this new venture capital firm will concentrate on making growth #investments in digital health across Europe. Investments by KELES will be made in growth-stage European businesses that have proven profitable and are nearing a turning point in their scale-up operations. The investment tickets for this fund will range from €8M to €30M, with a target size of €250m. Both David Buller, a former #healthtech #entrepreneur and founding partner of Ascension Life Fund, a top UK digital health fund, and Laurent van Lerberghe, a former C-suite executive in pharmaceuticals who is now an investor in digital health, are the managing partners of the company. KELES is well-positioned to find world-class innovation, access exclusive dealflow, and generate substantial returns in a global market because to their broad international networks, business-building track record, and high investment returns. To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #Keles #Venturecapital #Innovation #startup #news #launch

Effective collaboration between financial investors and strategics plays an important role in the fundraising ecosystem. How do investors and strategics approach these partnerships to achieve the best outcomes for venture-backed startups? In our upcoming #LSIEurope24 panel, "How do Financial Investors and Strategics Partner to Support Venture-Backed Startups?", we’ll hear from both financial investors and strategics as they explore the dynamics of these collaborations. Our panelists will share their stories and expertise on forming successful partnerships, navigating challenges, aligning goals, and driving innovation. Featured Panelists: • Nate Harrington (Moderator), Managing Partner, Philips Ventures • Carissa Bellardine Black, Senior Director, Venture Capital, Medtronic • Auriel August, MD, Principal, SANTÉ Ventures • Janke Dittmer, General Partner, Head of European HealthTech Investments, Gilde Healthcare • Alexander Schmitz, Partner, Endeavour Vision Join us at LSI Europe ‘24 this September 16-20th to see more panel sessions like this and connect with nearly 1,000 global Medtech and Healthtech leaders in Sintra, Portugal.

At MedTech World 2024, we caught up with Miguel Bourge from Malta Venture Capital - MVC, who shared insights about their €10M fund dedicated to boosting innovative startups in sectors like #agritech, #AI, and #MedTech. 💡 Exciting news: they’re gearing up to make their first-ever MedTech investment soon! Miguel emphasized the fund's mission to bridge the financing gap for startups in Malta, fostering commercialization and growth. 🙌 Don’t miss the chance to watch more interviews on our YouTube Channel where industry leaders like Miguel shed light on MedTech and the innovations transforming the future! YouTube Channel Link: https://lnkd.in/dm5Aqwbm #MedTechmalta #MedTechindustry #healthcare #AI MedTechMalt2025

💥 Save the Date: invest.austria conference 2024 - Austria’s leading event for private equity, venture capital & angel investing💥 👨💻 Who? 400+ investors, ecosystem representatives and industry experts 📅 When? 6 November 2024 📍 Where? Apothekertrakt Schönbrunn, Vienna If you’re interested in joining me there use the code: "Teamplus30" upon registration and get 30% off the ticket price! Link in the Comments. The event is organized by invest.austria - the leading network for investors in the Austrian pre-IPO capital market and one of the most important cornerstones of Austria’s investment ecosystem. 🥳 A big thank you to our partners: Erste Group Bank AG, FFG Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft mbH, Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws), AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA, act legal, Wirtschaftsagentur Wien, EIT Manufacturing, Schelhammer Capital, Invest Unternehmensbeteiligungs AG, ABA - WORK in AUSTRIA, b2match, Munich Private Equity AG, Startup Insider, brutkasten, Trending Topics #investaustria #conference #austria #innovation #privatecapital #fundingthefuture #startups #scaleups #LPs #GPs

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How should European Medtech startups approach entering the US market? In this clip, Murielle Thinard McLane, Managing Partner at Intuitive Ventures, shares her observations on how companies are tackling this and provides guidance for those aiming to break into the US market. Hear more from both US and European based investors as they discuss European and US investment dynamics in the #LSIEurope23 panel, ‘Transatlantic Investment & Innovation: Juxtaposing European & US Dynamics for Investing in, Building, & Scaling Companies.’ Featured Panelists: • Mano Iyer, Partner, Sofinnova Partners (Moderator) • Sascha Berger, General Partner at TVM Capital Life Science • Janke Dittmer, General Partner, Gilde Healthcare • Murielle Thinard McLane, Managing Partner, Intuitive Ventures • Vijay Barathan, MD, Partner, Optum Ventures The full panel is available on our website and YouTube channel. Registration and applications to present are open for LSI Europe ‘24 this September 16th - 20th at the Penha Longa Resort, in Portugal. Secure your spot today to ensure you get the best rate and secure a hotel room onsite.

Three outstanding finalists - and a sustainability innovator takes the top spot in Swiss Prime Site's Start-up Accelerator Programme. Congratulations!!! https://lnkd.in/e2zTVpTm After a competitive application process that included tailored business proposals, the top 10 selected startups were invited to pitch their ideas virtually in May. Three—VAULTED AG, viboo and Resilientsy—were then shortlisted for the intensive Acceleration Programme, where they collaborated with Swiss Prime Site industry experts to refine their business cases and pinpoint the most strategic opportunities. As a prominent listed real estate company and a valued partner of Venturelab, Swiss Prime Site (SPS) actively supports innovation within the proptech sector. By embracing revolutionary techniques, SPS drives the potential for revolutionary business models and creates new value in the real estate industry. Learn more, and apply for the next round: https://lnkd.in/eHxC6ewz #SwissStartups #SwissPrimeSite #VLabAcceleration